Human Resource Analyst 2 (Local Government) - Allegheny County Support Administration Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4799493) Apply  Human Resource Analyst 2 (Local Government) - Allegheny County Support Administration Salary $54,181.00 - $59,599.10 Annually Location Allegheny County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2024-14930-L0542 Department Local Government Division HS Allegheny Co Spt Ad Opening Date 01/24/2025 Closing Date 2/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0542 Position Number 80012086 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88215000 Bureau / Division Allegheny County Administrative Support Worksite Address One Smithfield Street City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15222 Contact Name Sabrina Parsons or Joy Wilkinson Contact Phone 412-350-2738 or 412-350-4976 Contact Email sabrina.parsons@alleghenycounty.us or joy.wilkinson@alleghenycounty.us + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you dedicated to ensuring allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation receive full attention and are thoroughly investigated? If so, consider joining Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Human Resources (DHS/HR) as a Human Resource Analyst 2. We are on the lookout for a self-starter with a working knowledge of HR principles and practices, conflict resolution, complaint investigation, policy interpretation, and policies. Bring your specialized skillset to our department and make your career goals a reality! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Human Resource Analyst 2, you will be responsible for performing a broad range of employee relations personnel functions. This involves utilizing independent judgment while investigating charges of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), PA Human Relations Commission (PHRC), and the PA State Civil Service Commission (SCSC) by current and former employees. Work includes coordinating the DHS Performance Management process; reviewing performance reviews and self-reviews returned by DHS supervisors/staff; as well as serving as the Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator where you will work in conjunction with the DHS Performance Improvement Manager. You will also have the opportunity to oversee the progressive discipline process by coordinating with management and staff. This position requires an extensive working knowledge of County Leave Policies and the Family and Medical Leave Act, as you will be answering questions as well as providing information to employees and/or supervisors. Additional responsibilities include: + Conducting orientation and onboarding for all DHS new hires + Attending meetings, seminars, and in-service trainings + Preparing salary surveys, affirmative action reports, and other demographic reports + Representing DGS at fact finding conferences + Responding to inquiries regarding job postings + Serving as backup in the absence of HR Manager or Administrator Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment + Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. + Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. + You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: + One year of experience in the performance of technical human resource duties at the journeyman level, including experience in the area of the parenthetical; and a bachelor’s degree;or + Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County. If no eligible candidates who live within Allegheny County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). + If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. + Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. + Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: + Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): + 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION + Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). + Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. + Your score is valid for this specific posting only. + You must provide complete and accurate information or: + your score may be lower than deserved. + you may be disqualified. + You may only apply/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package. 01 Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience in the performance of technical human resource duties at the journeyman level? + Yes + No 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 How much graduate coursework have you completed in human resources; public, business, or hospital administration; labor or industrial relations; industrial engineering; management; any field of psychology (industrial/organizational, assessment, educational, applied, etc.); any field of law (employment, criminal, corporate, etc.); educational or vocational counseling; or other fields closely related to human resources? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + 30 credits or more + Less than 30 credits + None 04 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 05 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – CONDUCTS INVESTIGATIONS Conducts investigations of allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and/or other work rule violations by collecting evidence and interviewing individuals involved to prepare findings of fact. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + I have experience conducting investigations of allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and/or other work rule violations. My duties included conducting interviews, examining records or other documents, and preparing findings of fact. + I have experience conducting interviews or examining records or other documents related to allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and/or other work rule violations. Someone else prepared the final findings of fact. + I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to investigation procedures or rules of evidence. + I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 06 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. 1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience 2. The actual duties you performed related to conducting investigations of allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and/or other work rule violations 3. The type(s) of investigations related to your claim 4. Your level of responsibility 07 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to the college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. 1. College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours 08 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Provides technical assistance and consultative services to human resource staff, management, or leadership to understand concerns and explain relevant information on topics such as internal complaints, progressive discipline, performance management, leaves of absence, employment policies, and labor contracts. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + I have experience interacting with others and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information related to human resources or employment policies. I was responsible for answering questions and providing technical advice as necessary. + I have experience interacting with others and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information. I was responsible for answering general questions and providing technical advice on topics NOT related to human resources or employment policies. + I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to counseling, social work, human behavior, psychology, sociology, human services, public relations, or education. + I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 09 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. 1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience 2. The actual duties you performed related to interacting with others to explain relevant information and answer questions 3. The type(s) you information for which you provided assistance 4. Your level of responsibility 10 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to the college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. 1. College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours 11 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Writes letters, memorandums, and addendums to convey information to management, employees, or other individuals regarding disciplinary actions or guidance. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + I have experience writing letters, memorandums, addendums, or other written documents. I was responsible for the final version that conveyed customized information to the intended recipient. + I have experience drafting or writing portions of letters, memorandums, addendums, or other written documents. Someone else was responsible for the final version that conveyed customized information to the intended recipient. + I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, journalism, or communications. + I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 12 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. 1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience 2. The actual duties you performed related to written communication 3. The type(s) of correspondence 4. Your level of responsibility 13 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to the college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. 1. College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov